Sotylize

Warning

This medicine may cause a life-threatening type of heartbeat that is not normal (prolonged QT interval). Talk with your doctor if you have a
long QT on ECG.

You will have to start and restart Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) in a setting where your heart will be watched nonstop. Talk with your doctor.

If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor.

Do not change from one form of Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) to another without talking with the doctor.

Uses of Sotylize:

It is used to treat certain types of life-threatening abnormal heartbeats.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sotylize?

If you have an allergy to sotalol or any other part of Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what
signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

If you have any of these health problems: Asthma or other lung or breathing problems that cause shortness of breath or wheezing, heart
failure (weak heart), certain types of abnormal heartbeats called heart block or sick sinus syndrome, or a slow heartbeat.

If you have any of these health problems: Low potassium or magnesium levels.

If you are taking any drugs used for a heartbeat that is not normal.

If you are taking any drugs that can cause a certain type of heartbeat that is not normal (prolonged QT interval). There are many drugs
that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check
to make sure that it is safe for you to take Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of
any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sotylize?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take Sotylize (sotalol oral solution). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) affects you.

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down
stairs.

Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you. Talk with the doctor.

Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.

You will need an ECG before starting Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) and during treatment. Talk with your doctor.

This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.

Tell your doctor if you have too much sweat, fluid loss, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), not hungry, or more thirst.

Do not stop taking Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) all of a sudden. If you do, chest pain that is worse and in some cases heart attack may occur. The risk may be
greater if you have certain types of heart disease. To avoid side effects, you will want to slowly stop Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) as ordered by your doctor.
Call your doctor right away if you have new or worse chest pain or if other heart problems occur.

This medicine may make it harder to tell if you have signs of an overactive thyroid like fast heartbeat. If you have an overactive thyroid and
stop taking Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) all of a sudden, it may get worse and could be life-threatening. Talk with your doctor.

If you have had a very bad allergic reaction, talk with your doctor. You may have a chance of an even worse reaction if you come into
contact with what caused your allergy. If you use epinephrine to treat very bad allergic reactions, talk with your doctor. Epinephrine may not
work as well while you are taking Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

The chance of side effects may be higher in female patients. Talk with the doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Sotylize (sotalol oral solution)
while you are pregnant.

How is this medicine (Sotylize) best taken?

Use Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Take with or without food.

To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

Take Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) at the same time of day.

Keep taking Sotylize (sotalol oral solution) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

Do not take antacids that have aluminum or magnesium in them within 2 hours of Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Sotylize (sotalol oral solution). If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to
measure Sotylize (sotalol oral solution).

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.

Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

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What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
or throat.

Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.

Sweating a lot.

Change in eyesight.

What are some other side effects of Sotylize?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical
help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

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If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Sotylize?

Store at room temperature.

Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.

Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.

Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your
pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.

Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.

Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.

Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Sotylize (sotalol oral solution), please talk
with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
taken, how much, and when it happened.